Grove Road is in Shawford, Winchester and in Winchester district. SO21 2DD is located in the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Road, Shawford, Winchester, SO21 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO21 2DB, SO21 2DE, SO21 2BZ, SO21 2DL, SO21 2DP, SO21 2DJ, SO21 2FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO21 2DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO21 2DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 22.9% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 65.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.2% | 60% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SO21 2DD this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 61% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 94.7% | 87.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 90.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 90.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery and the 98th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waveney, 5 Grove Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-10-29 | £623,860 |
| 23 Grove Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-09-13 | £1,302,977 |
| 24 Grove Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2023-01-20 | £1,652,800 |
| 27 Grove Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-05-31 | £1,118,196 |
| Grove Cottage, 1 Grove Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,061,000 | 2022-04-28 | £1,134,589 |
SO21 2DD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO21 2DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otterbourne Church of England Primary School Main Road , Otterbourne SO21 2EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School School Road , Twyford SO21 1QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School Compton Street , Compton SO21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colden Common Primary School Upper Moors Road , Brambridge SO50 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olivers Battery Primary School Austen Avenue , Olivers Battery SO22 4HP | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 5,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford School High Street , Twyford SO21 1NW | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 5,319 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge Restaurant | Main Road, Otterbourne | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | Williams Garage, Main Road | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Down Special School | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Oakwood Park Recreation Ground OAKWOOD PARK RECREATION GROUND OAKWOOD PARK RECREATION GROUND OAKWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Southern Water | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Memorial Playing Field Shepherds Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 855 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.